Do pufferfish hold their breath while inflated?

According to previous scientific literature, it was generally thought that pufferfish hold their breath while inflated, effectively preventing oxygen uptake and governing how long they can avoid would-be predators.

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You can now bet on shark racing in Florida

Nova Southeastern University, the Guy Harvey Research Institute, and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation are putting on a shark race next month, and they’re inviting you to place your bets.

LINK (via: The Washington Post)

“The steelhead died for a noble cause - almonds"

American River steelhead run is worst on record.

Steelhead are just one of many dozens of species that are massacred in the Delta pumping facilities that export water to corporate agribusiness interests that grow almonds, pistachios and other export crops.

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Where did all the sardines go?

Pacific sardines are suffering their worst population crash in decades, and the fallout could be catastrophic.

LINK (via: Salon)

Recycling Rare Earth Metals With, Yes, Fish Sperm

Photo:Rajesh dangi

If you're not up on your fish-cum-metal news, then you might be forgiven for finding the idea of using fish sperm to recycle rare earth elements entirely bizarre.

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Please stop throwing your Slim Jims in the North Fork of the Clearwater

(Photo: Idaho Fish and Game)

Larry Warren released the fish after weighing it in at more than 28 pounds.

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Perhaps he should have put it out of its misery?